Strong’s H8525

תֶּלֶם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

telem

Pronunciation

TEH-lem

Definition

Furrow, ridge

Meaning

a bank, terrace

Usage

The Hebrew word "telem" refers to a furrow or ridge, typically in the context of agriculture. It describes the trenches or raised lines created in the soil by a plow, which are essential for planting seeds and ensuring proper irrigation. The term is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe paths or ways that are prepared or set.

Bible references

Job 31:38;Job 39:10;Psalm 65:10;Hosea 10:4;Hosea 12:11